Clean pillowcase

ABSTRACT

Clean Pillowcase is a pillowcase with multiple flaps of fabric or other material attached at the top, bottom or side of the pillowcase. Straps and/or buttons or other fasteners secure the additional flaps of fabric or material in place. After use the topmost flap is folded to the back of the pillow and secured by fasteners which are straps, buttons or fasteners.

FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This Non-Provisional Patent Application depends from Provisional Patent Application No. 61/983,048 filed 23 Apr. 2014.

Typical pillowcases which are not changed after each use collect skin oil, dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria, hair, etc., from being used multiple times before being washed. This can contribute to acne, blocked pores and other skin and health issues. Existing alternatives to assist with alleviating these types of problems are for individuals to change or wash their pillowcase after being used. Both of these options are cumbersome, time consuming and cost prohibitive. Therefore, consumers need an effective and sensible solution.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Clean Pillowcase will allow the consumer to lay his or her head on clean fabric or other material for multiple uses without requiring the individual to change or wash the pillowcase after each use. Clean Pillowcase is a pillowcase with multiple flaps of fabric or other material attached at the top or side of the pillowcase.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The foregoing and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily appreciated as the same become better understood by reference to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates the front (104) side of Clean Pillowcase (1) with flaps (110) attached to the top (104) of the pillowcase (100). The diagram shows that all flaps (110) are attached to the top (104) of the pillowcase (100) with the flaps (110) starting out as being secured at the front (103) of the pillowcase (100) and being moved from front (103) to the back (102) of the pillow (200).

FIG. 2 illustrates the backside (102) of Clean Pillowcase (1) with flaps (110) attached at top (104) of the pillowcase (100). The diagram shows that all flaps (110) are attached to the top (104) of the pillowcase (100) with the flaps (110) being moved to the back (102) of the pillowcase (100) and being secured at the back of the pillowcase (100).

FIG. 3 illustrates the front (103) side of Clean Pillowcase (1) with flaps (110) attached at the first end (15) of the pillowcase. The diagram shows that all flaps (110) are attached to the first end (15) of the pillowcase (100) with the flaps (110) starting out as being secured at the first end (15) of the pillowcase (100) and being moved to the back (104) of the pillowcase (100).

FIG. 4 illustrates the backside (102) of Clean Pillowcase (1) with flaps (110) attached at the second end (20) of pillowcase (100). The diagram shows that all flaps (110) are attached at the second end (20) of the pillowcase (100) with the flaps (110) being moved to the back (102) of the pillowcase (100) and being secured (120) at the back (102) of the pillowcase (100).

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above description and figures. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application for purposes of enabling others who are skilled in the art and making of the product to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Clean Pillowcase (1) is a pillowcase (100) with multiple flaps (110) of fabric or other material attached at the top or side of the pillowcase. Straps and/or buttons or other fasteners (120) secure the additional flaps (110) of fabric or material in place. After the consumer uses the topmost flap (112), the consumer will fold the top most flap (112) to the back (102) of the pillow and will secure the used flap (112) into the straps, buttons or fasteners (120) that are at the back (102) of the Clean Pillowcase. This invention may come in a variety of patterns and colors to suit the individual consumer, include logos, quotes, caricatures, etc. The exact specifications, materials used, and method of use of Clean Pillowcase may vary upon manufacturing.

The pillowcase (1) comprises a right or left closed cylinder (3) having a generally elliptical cross section with a major axis (5) and a minor axis (10). The major axis (5) has a major axis top terminus (6) and a major axis bottom terminus (7). The pillowcase (1) has a first end (15) distal to a second end (20), a back (102) and a front (103). A pillowcase top (104) extends from the first end (15) to the second end (20). The pillow case (1) has a pillowcase length (25) from the first end (15) to the second end (20). The pillow case top (104) is coincidental with the pillowcase length (25) along the major axis top terminus (6) and a pillowcase bottom (105) extends from the first end (15) to the second end (20). The pillow case bottom (105) is coincidental with the pillowcase length (25) along the major axis bottom terminus (7) and at least one flap (110) is securely affixed to and extends outwardly from one of the pillowcase top (104) or the pillowcase bottom (105) or the first end (15) if the cylinder (3) is a right closed cylinder (3) or the second end (20) if the cylinder (3) is a left closed cylinder (3).

When the pillowcase (1) is a right closed cylinder (3) at least one flap (110) is securely affixed to and extends outwardly from one of the pillowcase top (104) or the pillowcase bottom (105) or the first end (15) and the at least one flap (110) is made of a fabric, is planar and is sized to cover the back (102) when the at least one flap (110) is at the back (102) and is sized to cover the front (103) when the at least one flap (110) is at the front. The at least one flap (110) is n flaps (114).

When the pillowcase (1) is a left closed cylinder (3), at least one flap (110) is securely affixed to and extends outwardly from one of the pillowcase top (104) or the pillowcase bottom (105) or the second end (20). The at least one flap (110) is made of a fabric, is planar and is sized to cover the back (102) when at the back (102) and is sized to cover the front (103) when at the front (103); the at least one flap (110) is n flaps (114).

The pillowcase (1) has at least one flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the back proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from the pillowcase top (104) and when the pillow case (1) is either a right closed cylinder (3) or is a left closed cylinder (3).

The pillowcase (1) has a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) when the at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from the pillowcase bottom (105) and when the pillow case (10) is either a right closed cylinder (3) or is a left closed cylinder (3).

The pillowcase (1) has a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from the pillowcase top (104) and when the pillow case (1) is either a right closed cylinder (3) or is a left closed cylinder (3).

The pillowcase (1) has a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the cylinder (3) is a right closed cylinder (3) and when at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from a seam (107) at the second end (20).

The pillowcase (1) has a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the cylinder (3) is a left closed cylinder (3) and when at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from a seam (107) at the first end (15).

Pillowcase (1) alternatives: The flap fastener (120) is generally either button or strap. 

I claim:
 1. A pillowcase (1) comprising the following: a right or left closed cylinder (3) having a generally elliptical cross section with a major axis (5) and a minor axis (10); the major axis (5) has a major axis top terminus (6) and a major axis bottom terminus (7); the pillowcase (1) has a first end (15) distal to a second end (20), a back (102) and a front (103); a pillowcase top (104) extends from the first end (15) to the second end (20); the pillow case (1) has a pillowcase length (25) from the first end (15) to the second end (20); the pillow case top (104) is coincidental with the pillowcase length (25) along the major axis top terminus (6); and a pillowcase bottom (105) extends from the first end (15) to the second end (20); the pillow case bottom (105) is coincidental with the pillowcase length (25) along the major axis bottom terminus (7); and at least one flap (110) is securely affixed to and extends outwardly from one of the pillowcase top (104) or the pillowcase bottom (105) or the first end (15) if the cylinder (3) is a right closed cylinder (3) or the second end (20) if the cylinder (3) is a left closed cylinder (3).
 2. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 1 and further comprising: the pillow case (1) is a right closed cylinder (3); and at least one flap (110) is securely affixed to and extends outwardly from one of the pillowcase top (104) or the pillowcase bottom (105) or the first end (15); and the at least one flap (110) is made of a fabric, is planar and is sized to cover the back (102) when the at least one flap (110) is at the back (102) and is sized to cover the front (103) when the at least one flap (110) is at the front; the at least one flap (110) is n flaps (114).
 3. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 1 and further comprising: the pillow case (1) is a left closed cylinder (3); and at least one flap (110) is securely affixed to and extends outwardly from one of the pillowcase top (104) or the pillowcase bottom (105) or the second end (20); and the at least one flap (110) is made of a fabric, is planar and is sized to cover the back (102) when at the back (102) and is sized to cover the front (103) when at the front (103); the at least one flap (110) is n flaps (114).
 4. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 1 and further comprising: a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the back proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from the pillowcase top (104) and when the pillow case (1) is either a right closed cylinder (3) or is a left closed cylinder (3).
 5. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 1 and further comprising: a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) when the at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from the pillowcase bottom (105) and when the pillow case (10) is either a right closed cylinder (3) or is a left closed cylinder (3).
 6. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 1 and further comprising: a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from the pillowcase top (104) and when the pillow case (1) is either a right closed cylinder (3) or is a left closed cylinder (3).
 7. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 2 and further comprising: a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the first end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (15) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the first end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the cylinder (3) is a right closed cylinder (3) and when at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from a seam (107) at the second end (20).
 8. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 3 and further comprising: a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the back (102) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the top (104) and a flap fastener (120) at the front (103) proximal the second end (20) and proximal the bottom (105) when the cylinder (3) is a left closed cylinder (3) and when at least one flap (110) extends outwardly from a seam (107) at the first end (15).
 9. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 5 and further comprising: the flap fastener (120) is generally either button or strap.
 10. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 6 and further comprising: the flap fastener (120) is generally either button or strap.
 11. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 7 and further comprising: the flap fastener (120) is generally either button or strap.
 12. A pillowcase (1) depending from claim 8 and further comprising: the flap fastener (120) is generally either button or strap. 